News from the Mesa County Libraries 970West Studio
June 2021
Watch the new Studio Lounge session featuring local band Valley Curse
In our latest 970West Studio Lounge session we invited the local band Valley Curse to play their original indie rock music.

Valley Curse showcases the artistry of David Goe and Cordero Marez performing vocals and guitar, Gavin Bistodeau on the bass, and Trevor Adams on the drums and backup vocals.

Each of these misfit rockers offer their musical essence to the ensemble, resulting in Valley Curse's unique flair and celebration of indie rock. "Completely stranded in the middle of the desert, Valley Curse is indie rock for nerds with great taste."
Apply for Studio Lounge today!

Do you live in Mesa County? Do you play original music? Apply to be featured in Studio Lounge! 

Studio Lounge is a recorded performance featuring local musicians playing at Mesa County Libraries' 970West Studio. Local musicians are invited to play as many as two original songs live in the studio, which the library records and stores in Mesa County Libraries digital archive for library patrons to view on demand.
Learn a new skill!
970West Studio classes continue in July
Additional technology resources are available on our Technology Guide: Tutorials and Classes page. There you will find printable class handouts, basic tech help for your computer or mobile device, and a selection of tutorials. Still not finding what you're looking for? Fill out Book a Librarian form to receive one-on-one instruction for your tech-related topic.
June is Pride Month - The Audissey is joined by Colorado West Pride to celebrate
Bethany and guest co-host Rachel are joined by Jared, board member of Colorado West Pride, to discuss the resources and events that Colorado West Pride provides for the Western Slope LGBTQ+ Community.
Summer Reading Looping Music Zoom
Event with Brandon Draper
Brandon Draper of Drum Safari will be premiering a prerecorded, professional looping music performance on Zoom.

Throughout the video premiere there will be opportunities for attendees to ask questions and interact with Brandon to find out more about how to make this type of music.

This event will be taking place at 5 p.m., Friday, July 16 on the virtual meeting platform Zoom. Visit the Event Calendar at mesacountylibraries.org to join Zoom session.
970West Studio Open House

Interested in creating your own music? Join us from 2 - 4 p.m., Saturday, July 17 at the 970West Studio for an open house and tour of the facility. 
Submission deadline extended for
"In This Together" pandemic collection
The submission deadline for the “In This Together” collection of writing and art from the pandemic has been extended to midnight, Thursday, July 1, 2021.

The collection seeks to gather stories, poems, and artwork that Mesa County residents created during the coronavirus pandemic into a volume that will capture how creativity was expressed during the past 15 months.

This published collection is supported by Mesa County Libraries, Friends of Mesa County Libraries, the Western Colorado Writers’ Forum, and the Western Colorado Community Foundation.

The collection is open to Mesa County residents of all ages, and there is a limit of two submissions per person. Please view the Submission Guidelines for complete details.
Artist in Residence Meet and Greets:
Stop by to see what the Artist in Residence is currently working on!
Meet Mesa County Libraries 970West Artist in Residence Rachel Campbell Osborne from 3 - 5 p.m., every Thursday through Aug. 26 at the 970West Studio. Stop by during these open hours and talk with Rachel about her art. The Meet and Greet is open on a drop-in basis; no reservation required.
 
About the Artist:
Rachel Campbell Osborne is an illustrator and graphic designer with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in graphic design from Colorado Mesa University. She is grateful to have grown up surrounded by the rich and beautiful landscape that is Mesa County.
Follow the 970West Studio on Instagram
Follow @970west_studio on Instagram for weekly posts about all things 970West Studio. We share gear updates, local band highlights, video releases, and more!
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